Lorenzo Tonelli denies threatening the family of German Denis, and will explain all at a Press conference.

The Empoli defender was punched by the Atalanta striker after their 2-2 draw at the weekend, and was handed a one-match ban, with his assailant barred for five games.

“I want to say that I haven’t threatened anyone, much less a player or father of a child,” Tonelli wrote on his Facebook page.

Lorenzo Tonelli denies threatening the family of German Denis, and will explain all at a Press conference.

The Empoli defender was punched by the Atalanta striker after their 2-2 draw at the weekend, and was handed a one-match ban, with his assailant barred for five games.

“I want to say that I haven’t threatened anyone, much less a player or father of a child,” Tonelli wrote on his Facebook page.

“I come from a family who taught me manners and respect, my family [his grandfather, father and uncle are doctors] save lives, not kill people!

“I didn’t want to say anything until now because I’m not guilty, I don’t have to justify myself the way others have done.

“I took a punch from a coward who ran away and did not have the courage to face me, and yet I was also banned… some justice!

“Now I say ‘enough’. Enough unjust accusations, and enough injustice in general. No to violence! In a Press conference I’ll tell you word-for-word what happened.”

The 25-year-old then ended his post with the hashtag “no to violence”.

Bygaby

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